Occupational Therapy Assistant/UKHC

Job Title
Occupational Therapy Assistant/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE50594


Working Title
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant


Department Name
H3411:Therapeutic Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
10


Salary Range
$23.25-39.10/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


AA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified



Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position include intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and regularly standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 lbs., and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 lbs.



Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with occasional weekends/holidays



Job Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is primarily responsible for direct patient care as outlined in a patient’s treatment plan established by the occupational therapist. Additional job duties may include assisting the supervisor and departmental leadership in program development; providing customer service; and upholding UKHC enterprise policies and procedures.



There may be multiple postings open for this department/title, please apply for any and all positions for which you feel qualified. We can only consider applications linked to individual position numbers.



The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $27.93/Hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Acute care experience preferred



Deadline to Apply
08/10/2025


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